to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
young man; young woman; young people; young employee; young manservant; young follower
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
family; members of a family
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
affection (esp. parental); love; fondness
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
be on your guard!; take care!
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
ordinary clothes; everyday attire; plain clothes; civilian clothes
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
one's youth; early life; one's early days; one's early years
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to kneel down on one knee; to genuflect
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
please; somehow or other; one way or another
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to ask (humbly); to request (humbly)
please; kindly; I beg of you; by all means; without fail
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
patent; one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
honor; honour; credit; prestige